Paul, I know for a fact the Army did get some from us in the Gulf, some of my bros even went and gave them some hands on time with it.
I support my statement with two things,
1.) Borrowing or transfering weapons from 1 organization already in theater is much easier <if you ignore the paperwork aspect> than ordering something that may have to come from Europe with the whole Customs and State Dept BS to the States to the Army to Theater.
2.) NEW WHIZ BANG GEAR!!!! Who or what grunt would pass on the chance to get to play with some new piece of gear? As long as they don't have to hump it that is. After all, most grunts are gearheads anyhow my knowledge and your sight are two examples.
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